ROCHESTER — The Police Department posted a call for the public's help on its Facebook page Tuesday morning with one question: Have you seen a motorized wheelchair?

Police say “a disabled gentleman” called police shortly after he was dropped off by a COAST bus at the corner of Quail Drive and Rochester Hill Road on Monday. At a nearby residence there, the man said he left his wheelchair in the driveway before returning 20 minutes later to retrieve it. But the wheelchair, red with two black armrests, was gone.

“It was definitely stolen,” Capt. Paul Toussaint told Foster's. “We just don't have any leads at this point.”

Around 10 a.m. Tuesday, just after the post was published on the popular social networking site, several people had commented, one woman writing “What is wrong with people” and another man commenting “That's horrible!” By Tuesday evening, the press release had been shared 37 times on Facebook with more than a dozen comments.

Toussaint said no information has come in that may lead to the recovery of the wheelchair so far. He noted the department has used Facebook in the past to generate tips.

Those with information in this matter are encouraged to contact Officer Gantert at 330-7128. Anonymous tips can be called in to the Rochester Crimeline at 335-6500. Texts may also be sent to CRIMES (274637) with Text4Cash in the body of the message, followed by a tip. Cash rewards are given to tips that lead to an arrest.